The tools we'd reach for ourselves. No rankings, no star ratings — just honest picks for people who take their data seriously.
Open-source password manager with apps for every platform and a generous free tier.
Audited code, self-host option if you want it, and no reason to trust a black box with your credentials.
Password manager from the team behind ProtonMail and ProtonDrive.
If you already use Proton for encrypted storage, keeping your passwords in the same ecosystem makes sense.
Fast, encrypted, deduplicated backups from the command line.
Works with local drives, S3, Backblaze B2, or any SFTP target — pairs cleanly with whatever storage you already have.
Free backup software with a web UI, scheduling, and support for most cloud storage providers.
The right choice if you want Restic's capabilities without touching a terminal.
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from Proton.
The off-site copy in your 3-2-1 setup, with the guarantee that nobody at Proton can read what you store.
Cloud storage with a lifetime purchase option — pay once, store forever.
Good for long-term archives where a monthly subscription would cost more than the data is worth.
Object storage at $6 per terabyte per month — one of the cheapest durable off-site options available.
The practical off-site tier for automated backups when you're running Restic or Duplicati and need somewhere cheap to send the data.
Encrypts files locally before they reach your cloud storage provider.
Adds a layer of encryption on top of any cloud drive — including ones that don't offer it natively.
Creates encrypted containers and full-disk encrypted volumes on your local machine.
The right tool for securing a local archive or an external drive that might leave the house.
Home network attached storage with a polished management interface and automatic backup support.
The local leg of a proper 3-2-1 setup — always-on, always backing up, no manual plug-in required.